Boasting of India’s long-held tradition and culture, these intricate patterns sitting gracefully on the floor of almost every other Indian household allude to an art form that has essentially been the domain of women. Traditionally passed down through generations, the women of India have kept the art of rangoli alive.
I had only seen the Madhubani style paintings in Dilli Haat Market in Delhi. I was blown away with the intricate design, bold use of colours and the selection of the themes that felt almost surreal. So, when I got a chance to visit Madhubani, a small city, 26 kms away from Darbhanga in eastern Bihar, I was delighted beyond words. Madhubani is the origin place of Madhubani paintings, also known as Mithila paintings.